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Local squads ready for BCANY Summer Hoops Festival

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By PAUL GOTHAM Jeff Parizek knows what to expect when his squad takes the court this weekend in the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) Summer Hoops Festival. The head coach of the three-time reigning Rochester girls' team understands his players will get everyone else's best shot. "Obviously, everybody is going to be looking to take us out," Parizek … [Read more...] about Local squads ready for BCANY Summer Hoops Festival

Red Wings take second straight win in Scranton, 10-5

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BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings took their second straight win in a crucial series against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Thursday, 10-5, using a six-run sixth to move to four games back in the race for the second-half International League playoff race. Down 5-2 heading into the sixth, the Red Wings began their comeback against Scranton and reliever Danny … [Read more...] about Red Wings take second straight win in Scranton, 10-5

Red Wings bounce back against Scranton for 8-1 win

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BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings bounced back from a Tuesday loss with a Wednesday win, beating the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 8-1 to even up a crucial series in the second half International League playoff race. The Red Wings took the lead in the second on a Trey Lipscomb single to make it 1-0. Riley Adams followed up with another single, scoring Phillip … [Read more...] about Red Wings bounce back against Scranton for 8-1 win

Red Wings fall to Syracuse to end series, 9-7, as Luis Garcia Jr. trade scrambles lineup

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BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – After a delayed start due to rain storms, the Rochester Red Wings concluded their six-game series with the Syracuse Mets with a 9-7 loss on Sunday. The loss could largely be attributed to the offensive efforts of one man: Syracuse third baseman Christopher Morel, who homered three times as the Mets beat back an attempted Red Wings … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall to Syracuse to end series, 9-7, as Luis Garcia Jr. trade scrambles lineup